English History Flashcards
Earliest immigrants
Celts (500bc) Romans (43AD) Saxons (450AD) Vikings (800AD) Normans (1066)
Celts
Farmers from central europe Built forts Religious rituals Lived in tribes but fought with each other Proud of their appearance Wore shirts and cloaks Introduced bagpipes to Britain Tribe business
Romans
Stayed for around 400 years A few stayed when they had left Most of our roads were made by them Army made up of Gauls Many Roman towns still important now Our language can be traced back to Romans They were first in Britain to use calendars, coins, glass and brick Introduced fruit and veg
Saxons
Drove away any celt tribes They were pagans Gave the name 'Angle-land' Woden=God of war Thor=Protector of mankind Freya=Goddess of love and beauty
Vikings
Looking for land
Some went home, some stayed
Had most of North Britain
Viking origin became King in 1016 (King Cnut)
Normans
Rich Normans controlled England and wales
Built castles, churches and cathedrals
Over 10,000 words in the dictionary came from Normans
Invented surnames
New laws were introduced
Changed how people were taxed
Why did people come to live in Britain?
I can learn that immigration had a huge impact on Britain because in a source it quotes ‘…without it, Britain would lack much that makes it’s country it is today.’ In my opinion, I think this means that without all the immigrants that we have had in the past thousands of years, we wouldn’t have as many jobs occupied as we do now the previous invaders/immigrants have actually helped the British culture over the past many years.
Voluntary migration
Improve chances of jobs
Improve quality of life; better environment, healthcare and transport
Encouraged by government and royalty
Examples of voluntary migrants
Huguenots Jewish Irish Eastern Europe West India and Africa Chinese South Asia Asians
Huguenots
They were fleeing attacks by french Cathodes. Many bought skills and improvements to Britain; making glass, clocks, hats and etc. They set up charities. Main reason for developed farming nation in 1800s.
Jewish
Been here for many years. Asked to come to help Britain by William the conquerer in 1066. Money-lenders (loans), goldsmiths and doctors. Helped churches being built. Expelled in 1290 but returned in 1600s. Helped to make TV and film grow.
Irish
1840s was when they arrived. Built roads, railways and etc. 1930, 1950 and 1960 more arrived. 2001, 6 million had Irish parents and grandparents. Made huge impacts. Many famous people have Irish roots.
Eastern Europe
Settled mainly in 1940s and 1960s. Many came to flee from war and persecution in their homeland. Thousands helped Britain in World War Two. Many of their countries are in the EU.
West India and Africa
Lived in Britain for hundreds of years. Some bought here as slaves/servants when Britain was involved in the slave trade. In 1950s more came over. They were encouraged by British government, since Britain had less workers after World War Two.
Chinese
Came over 150 years ago/mainly in 1950s and 60s. Most were from british controlled areas, looking for jobs or setting up businesses. Vow there are around 400000 British Chinese people.
